See the classic Steven Spielberg film "Amistad" followed by moderated discussion.
Released in 1997, "Amistad" tells the true story of a group of Africans who seized control of the slave ship La Amistad in 1839 and the landmark court case that followed. The film explores the fight for freedom and justice that ultimately reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
Admission is free and open to the public.
SUNY Jamestown Community College Vice President of Student Experience Ron Shidemantle and Vice President of Academic Affairs Jessica Kubiak have announced the 349 graduates who earned degrees or certificates from the Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses in May 2026.
Students who earned highest honors achieved a 4.0 grade point average. High honors recognizes students with GPAs of 3.5 to 3.99, while honors recognizes those with GPAs of 3.25 to 3.49.
When Gary Bays decided to return to college after 10 years away from the classroom, he faced a challenge familiar to many adult learners: how to pay for it.
With help from SUNY Reconnect, Bays earned a Nursing degree with high honors from SUNY Jamestown Community College in May and saved about $10,000 during his final academic year.
Registration is now open for new student orientation at SUNY Jamestown Community College for first-time, full-time students enrolled for the fall semester.
Two orientation sessions are scheduled at the Cattaraugus County Campus on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The first session will be held from noon to 4:30 p.m., with check-in beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the Library & Liberal Arts Center lobby. A second session will run from 3:30 to 8 p.m., with check-in beginning at 3 p.m. in the Cutco Theater lobby.
The SUNY Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees will hold committee meetings on Tuesday, June 9 in the boardrooms of the Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses, and SUNY Fredonia Tech Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk.
Committee schedule is as follows:
Please register to attend with Marsha Hern.
We're excited to welcome you to Jamestown Community College! All new students are required to attend. You will learn about:
An earlier session is scheduled for noon-4:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 at the Cattaraugus County Campus.
We're excited to welcome you to Jamestown Community College! All new students are required to attend. You will learn about:
A later session is scheduled for 3:30-8 p.m. on Aug. 19 at the Cattaraugus County Campus.
Take the next step toward becoming a JCC student by registering for an Accepted Student Day! During these events, you will meet faculty and staff, register for classes and learn how to access your JCC accounts. There will be opportunities to visit the financial aid and accessibility offices, and more!
Visit sunyjcc.edu/asd to register.
Take the next step toward becoming a JCC student by registering for an Accepted Student Day! During these events, you will meet faculty and staff, register for classes and learn how to access your JCC accounts. There will be opportunities to visit the financial aid and accessibility offices, and more!
Visit sunyjcc.edu/asd to register.
OLEAN, N.Y. — Students in SUNY Jamestown Community College’s Workforce Development Welding Fundamentals and Machining/CNC Operator programs graduated April 24 during a ceremony at the Cattaraugus County Campus.